Leander Altifois Dolphin
About Leander Altifois Dolphin
Leander Altifois Dolphin is a lawyer based in Hartford, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Leander Altifois Dolphin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Education Law
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Education: Howard University, J.D., graduated 2004
Location: Hartford, CT
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